Anorexia of Aging: A Modifiable Risk Factor for Frailty

Anorexia of Aging: A Modifiable Risk Factor for Frailty

Anorexia of aging, defined as a loss of appetite and/or reduced food intake, affects a significant number of elderly people and is far more prevalent among frail individuals. Anorexia recognizes a multifactorial origin characterized by various combinations of medical, environmental and social factor...

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Main Authors: Francesco Landi, Emanuele Marzetti, Matteo Tosato, Elena Ortolani, Graziano Onder, Davide Liborio Vetrano, Anna Maria Martone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-10-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
elderly
sarcopenia
ghrelin
malnutrition
weight loss
disability
energy metabolism
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/5/10/4126

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